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Bootleg Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202742.195km · 21.1km
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Oak Ridge · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$60From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 6, 2026 · Entry fee $45 · Start 05:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Bootleg Marathon race photo
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bootleg Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a no-frills event focused purely on times.

Full marathon and half marathon are held for runners chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bootleg Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bootleg Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $60

until Sep 5, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $45

until Sep 5, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bootleg Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 05:30
START

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN

Start · Google Maps

The events are Half Marathon and Marathon.

The start takes place at 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN, at 5:30 a.m. local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Bootleg Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no fixed-route transit near venue
  • Getting to the finishNone — same out-and-back venue as start
  • Transit cardOak Ridge, TN has no dedicated transit card system or meaningful public transit network; this is a…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no fixed-route transit near venue

Start/finish is at 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Oak Ridge has no passenger rail/subway and no fixed-route city bus system — Oak Ridge Transit operates only on-demand, call-ahead micro-transit within the city, not scheduled routes serving this venue.

Rural East Tennessee city with no scheduled fixed-route transit reaching the venue; car (or booking the on-demand transit app) is the practical option.

Map

Getting to the finish

None — same out-and-back venue as start

Finish is the same location, 22 N. Jefferson Circle.

Same lack of fixed-route transit applies.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle for spectators; the race page notes half-marathon finishers must arrange their own ride back to the start, as a return shuttle is NOT provided by the organizer.

Transit card

Oak Ridge, TN has no dedicated transit card system or meaningful public transit network; this is a car-access venue. Driving or ride-share from Knoxville is the standard way to reach the marathon start.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Oak Ridge in September — With an average temperature of 22°C, it's neither too hot nor too cold for running.

However, the sun gets stronger as the day goes on, so all you have to do is pack a thin outer layer to take off before leaving.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic means of access are private cars and rental cars.

Application is done through the RunSignup platform.

Full marathon really starts after 30km.

It is better to pass the first half 5 to 10 seconds slower than your goal pace to maintain the second half,

and put the gel in from the early section before you get hungry.

Departure is scheduled for 05:30.

If you factor in waking up, breakfast, and transportation, it is easier to book accommodations closer to start line the night before.

Applications are accepted until September 5, 2026.

Times are local to Oak Ridge. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.3/10(77)
View on Booking.com

Oak Ridge Retreat w/ Porch < 1 Mi to Downtown

Accommodation · 3.3km

9.6/10(6)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Bootleg Marathon start line in Oak Ridge

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.3/10(77)
View on Booking.com

Oak Ridge Retreat w/ Porch < 1 Mi to Downtown

Accommodation · 3.3km

9.6/10(6)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Where runners eat in Oak Ridge

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Oak Ridge after the race

Seeing Oak Ridge with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Oak Ridge.

Total cost and budget for Bootleg Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bootleg Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Oak Ridge runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bootleg Marathon

FAQ
When does Bootleg Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.

How much is the Bootleg Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $45.

What distances does Bootleg Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Bootleg Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Bootleg Marathon 2027 start?

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN. (From the 2026 edition)

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